idolize

Example Sentences

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His path to this moment began with a Japanese TV show he watched as a child, featuring a charismatic violinist-pianist he quickly came to idolize.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

“For Kim, it’s still probably politically burdensome to idolize himself as he’s still young and hasn’t accumulated much achievements,” said Hong Min, an analyst at Seoul’s Korea Institute for National Unification.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Not being able to live the idealized versions of herself—which include visions of being surrounded by friends and fans who love and idolize her for her beauty and talent—leaves Tessa profoundly distressed.

From Scientific American • Aug. 16, 2023

However, Julie believes that sometimes in the people fans idolize, they see something they aspire to be, which can be a positive.

From Salon • May 29, 2023

“It’s time you learned, Eugenia, how things really are. You idolize Constantine too much. You always have.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett